Description
This cozy Hamburger Potato Casserole with Cheddar Cheese is a comforting family favorite that’s perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, sliced potatoes, onions, and rich cheddar cheese come together in a creamy sauce, all baked until golden and bubbly. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that warms you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
For Topping (Optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little oil.
- Cook the ground beef and onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onions until the beef is well browned and the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth and well combined.
- Layer the casserole: Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture, then sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese over it. Spoon half of the soup mixture over the cheese. Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and soup mixture, finishing with the last cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake the casserole: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Let the casserole cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to slice potatoes evenly and thinly so they cook through.
- You can substitute cream of celery or chicken soup for the mushroom soup if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or Italian seasoning to the beef mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
